Suspensions; Adjusting The Rear Suspension - APRILIA SCARABEO 125 - 2003 Manual

ADJUSTING THE REAR
SUSPENSION
The rear suspension consists of a double-
effect shock absorber (braking with
compressed/extended shock absorber)
fixed to the engine by means of a silent-
block.
The shock absorber is provided with a ring
nut for the adjustment of the spring
preload.
The standard adjustment, set by the
manufacturer, is suitable for a driver
weighing about 70 kg.
If your weight and needs are different,
adjust the ring nut (1) with the appropriate
spanner provided in the tool kit, thus
setting the ideal travelling conditions (see
table).
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Slightly unscrew the locking ring nut (2)
by means of the appropriate spanner.
CAUTION
The adjusting metal ring nut must not
be screwed in for more than 14 mm. If
this limit is exceeded, even the slightest
unevenness of the ground will make the
vehicle jerk while running.
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Act on the adjusting ring nut (1) (shock
absorber spring preload adjustment)
(see figure).
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Once the optimal attitude has been
obtained, tighten the locking ring nut (2)
completely.
A D J U S T M E N T O F
SUSPENSION SPRING PRELOAD
Adjusting Rotation
ring (arrow A)
Function Spr i ng
pr el oad
increase
Attitude The vehicle is
more rigid
Recommende Smoot h or
d kind of road normal roads
Notes Dr i ve wi t h
passenger
use and maintenance Scarabeo 125 - Scarabeo 200
T H E R E A R
Rotation
(arrow B)
Spr i ng
pr el oad
decrease
The vehicle is
less rigid
Roads wi t h
uneven
surface
Drive without
passenger
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